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FAU Announces Laptop Loaner Program for First-Gen, Low Income Students

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When ÿ�ճԹ� transitioned to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the partnered with �󴡱�’s to assist ÿ�ճԹ� in need of access to educational materials and did not have a capable laptop.  

The FAU Libraries repurposed 100 laptops for long-term loan to ÿ�ճԹ�, enabling them to continue with their college education without missing a beat. 

“Meeting the needs of �󴡱�’s ÿ�ճԹ� has always been our top priority and the long-term loan of laptops during the pandemic is just one more example of our continually evolving services to ÿ�ճԹ�,” said , dean of the FAU Libraries. 

�󴡱�’s recently received a grant of $45,000 from the Johnson Scholarship Foundation to purchase 75 additional laptops. The Johnson Scholarship Foundation awarded the grant as a COVID-19 relief initiative for first-generation, low-income ÿ�ճԹ� at FAU. 

“I was able to successfully take all my online exams that required specific proctored-software programs thanks to the laptop loaner program, and it made such a difference for me,” said Jorge Rodriguez, FAU student.

The laptop loan period is for a full semester and ÿ�ճԹ� can request an extension if needed.

“I greatly appreciate the support from FAU to allow ÿ�ճԹ� like me with less means to have access to the tools needed during the pandemic to continue my journey of success,” said Ondre Reid, FAU student. 

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